Where Have All the Marchers Gone?

Ok the right profile now.....thats my secret alias one...what I was saying is thank you Rennie....I appreciate it...he's been through so much at such a young age he can use all the prayers in the world....thank you 

Connie, where is the source of this feeling of a constant vibration or hum? Are you talking about the neurostimulator? Or is this some sort of symptom you're experiencing?  Gosh, I wish I could take your pain away! Love you huge, Maureen

I lurk but I really don't have much to say.  Five years.  I am approximately 10 lbs heavier than my lowest weight.  I watch my weight but don't beat myself up over it.  I am what I am.  I have held steady for quite some time now.

I'm busy and I'm tired.  Other than that I'm fine.

Joanie

Really good to see you again, Joan. Is your daughter ok, did she make it home ok? Yes, I understand 'busy and tired' - especially the tired part! Take care, Maureen

My daughter got back fron Israel fine, she loved it and can't wait to go back.  This summer she is teaching at a theater arts camp in california.  She will be there for 9 weeks.  They were recruiting kids that go to the Actor's Studio and that's where she found out about it....they wanted kids with a strong theater background.  Sometimes its hard to let her go, but this is what kids are supposed to do....find their way in the world.  I'm proud of her.

Take care,
Joanie

Glad all is well with her - she sounds like a special young lady. I'm really glad to see you back and posting... Maureen

I am still breathing I think. After my doc backed off part of my surgery after a year I gained weight. I am not back where I was before but I am very unhappy. I was just diagnosed with Narcolepsy and about 3 months ago my sister-in-law that had this same surgery passed away from years of complications with the surgery. She was one of the first to have this procedure when it was still pretty much a iffy thing. I am working but it is hard because of the way I feel about myself. My husband tells me all the time I am beautiful but I know he is psycho. So whatever happened to Rob? My surgery was the last day of the month too and he was the caboose. I remember reading all the problems he had and all the time he spent in the hospital. Well good luck to everyone. I am going to see my surgeon next Friday and he already knows I am very unhappy with him, so I guess I will see what happens. Wish me luck and pray I don't wring his neck lol.

Renee, wow - it's just so great to see you again! I'm so sorry to hear of the difficulties you've had to contend with - I remember you were thinking to do a revision, is this what you're referring to in your post - "After my doc backed off part of my surgery after a year I gained weight." What do you mean? I'm very sorry about your sister-in-law as well - what a pioneer she was! The 'early' folks who went through this - they are the bravest people in the world! I'm so sorry for your loss but know she is at peace. You still have your sense of humor because I'm sure your husband is not a psycho! Rob, Rob, Rob - he went through hell... remember how we all stopped at precisely the same moment throughout the country and sent up a collective prayer for him??? That was very powerful for me to take part in - that's when I knew how special it was to be a part of this Board. The last I remember is he posted to say he was finally recovering (must have been 4 months in the hospital after his surgery...) and he thanked us for our concern - never heard from him again. Ah, the early days -- listen, come back to us! Let us know what happens with your surgeon next week. Thanks for popping in today, you did me a world of good! Maureen

Hey Marchers 2004,
Its been a while!! how is everyone doing?

Hi Rhen! Wow, it's great to see you! Happy, happy 5-year anniversary - we had our surgery on the same date, 3/8. How are you doing? Catch us up!!! How's life treating you these days? Hugs, Maureen